Sperr’s Fuel and Heating Blog
6 Things to Look for in a Heating Oil Provider
When winter weather hits, you know that your home’s heating bill will go up. Believe it or not, the average household spends between $500 and $1,500 on heating costs alone each winter. The easiest way to control your utility costs is to work with the best heating oil...
7 Signs You Need to Replace Your Thermostat
This blog was updated July 2025. Roughly 90 percent of American households have an HVAC system. For your HVAC to run efficiently, all the various parts of the components must be working well. One such part is the thermostat, which is your line of communication to the...
7 Factors to Consider When Choosing Home Heating Oil
Believe it or not, more than 5.5 million homes rely on home heating oil to stay warm during the winter. While furnaces are some of the most efficient ways to heat your home, finding a reliable heating oil provider can be challenging at best. If you’re like most...
5 Steps To Manage Your Oil Heat Bill This Winter
In the middle of summer, cold days and nights are the last things that most people want to think about. Yet the first frost of the year always arrives quicker than expected, so it is never too early to begin making sure your home is ready for winter. For many people,...
Top 6 Benefits of Ultra-Low Sulfur Oil for Your Tank
Have you heard about ultra-low sulfur heating oil? Did you know that Pennsylvania is pushing towards requiring you to use this oil in your fuel oil tank? More and more states in the northeast make the switch to ultra-low sulfur heating oil. If you live in...
3 Reasons to Service Your Furnace This September
Before the chilly fall days set in, it’s important that you set up an appointment with your heating supplier to have your furnace serviced. Think about it this way, you wouldn’t want to wait until your car breaks down on the highway to have it inspected. Your furnace...
Here’s What to Do If You Run Out of Heating Oil
In 2018, around 5.5 million households used heating oil for their furnace in the United States. What is heating oil? It's exactly as the name sounds. Heating oil is fuel to help an oil furnace run. It's important for homeowners who live in states with frigid...
Your Complete Guide to Home Fuel Oil Delivery
Is your home ready for the chilly winter months? The first frost of the season sneaks into autumn and before you know it, snow is falling. For many of us, home fuel delivery is the method of choice for heating our homes throughout winter. But how do you set up home...
Common Oil Furnace Problems and Solutions
With the cool fall and winter weather just around the corner, it’s important that you are prepared for any oil furnace issues you may face this season. Often, problems with a furnace arise simply from a lack of maintenance. It’s critical that you have your system...
Home Winter-Proofing Tips to Save You Money on Oil Heat
If you’re already stressed about your potential heating bill this winter, take a deep breath. There are several steps you can take to ensure you don’t break the bank keeping you and your family warm. We have complied some tips to help you save this winter so you can...